There’s no need to document all the caustic articles, posts, comments and tweets, nationally and locally: you can find it easily with it being pointed out. Are we fans acting like we’re on the same team as the players, coaches and ownership? The tone of the discourse online raises questions about everyone’s (me included) motivation to be involved in this spectator sport, and about the nature of the Colts’ fan-based culture and community. Many fans’ tweets and comments echoed that pessimism. This proves it’s time to move on from TY HiltonĬolts: Rex Ryan and ESPN pregame crew destroy Philip Rivers Win over Bengals doesn’t exonerate Colts from incredibly sloppy playĬolts’ horrific start against Bengals proves this is all on the coaching Even here in Horseshoe Heroes, the first several headlines the next day were negative. This was made painfully clear after the Colts’ remarkable victory over the Bengals on October 18, 2020. He seemed like an ideal fit in the New York media market, with a quarterback in Sanchez who appeared fit to handle the spotlight.įollowing a 38-3 loss to Buffalo in Week 12, Ryan tried to defend how the team's talent had been assembled.A sizable amount of fan and media response to the Colts success this season is baffling in its unrealistic negativity. The braggadocious blend of bold Super Bowl predictions, big personality and brute-force penchant for ground-and-pound offense and aggressive defense made Ryan a hit. ![]() Many of his former players joined him on the Jets in 2009 (Marques Douglas, Bart Scott, Jim Leonhard), when the Big Apple was Ryan's oyster. Ryan made a name for himself as a masterful defensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens from 2005–08. Reveling in his role as the outspoken figurehead of the franchise, Ryan, 52, has often taken the fall for New York's poor form. Between Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith and Mike Vick, among others, at quarterback, the Jets were never able to solidify the most important position on the field during Ryan's tenure. The New York Times weighed in toward the end of the Jets' underwhelming 2014 campaign: In late November, Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post reported Idzik told scouts and other coaches during the offseason that he planned to replace Ryan at the end of the year. We will consider all options to improve the Jets. I am beginning our search for new football leadership, effective immediately, with guidance and support from respected football experts, including Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf, two Super Bowl winners with decades of valuable experience. Over the years, Rex brought the Jets a bold confidence and a couple of great postseason runs, which all of us will remember. Both Rex and John made significant contributions to the team, and they have my appreciation and gratitude for their efforts and commitment. Jets owner Woody Johnson announced on the team's website that Ryan was fired Monday, along with general manager John Idzik:Īfter extensive thought and reflection about the current state of our football team, this morning I informed Rex Ryan and John Idzik that they will not be returning for the 2015 season. A few lackluster years thereafter and a tough 2014 now have the 4-12 Jets moving in a different direction. After advancing to the AFC Championship Game in each of his first two seasons with the New York Jets, Rex Ryan seemed like the next great NFL head coach.
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